The Reds boss is also expected to rest a number of players ahead of this Sunday’s league clash with Norwich City at Anfield, which has taken on greater significance after two successive damaging league setbacks.

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Divock Origi is set to make his first start for Liverpool following his arrival from Lille, while Alberto Moreno, Jordon Ibe, Kolo Toure and Jordan Rossiter are also in contention.

Captain Jordan Henderson will be absent after flying to America to see a specialist about his heel problem but Philippe Coutinho is available after suspension.